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Bob Metcalfe: Internet History Applied To Solving Energy
This document summarizes Bob Metcalfe's presentation on building an "Enernet" to solve energy needs, drawing analogies to the development of the Internet. Some key points: - The Internet met information needs over 62 years; the Enernet could meet energy needs over the next 62 years by applying Internet lessons. - The Enernet would be like the Internet - intelligent, layered, distributed, and have storage. It would use competing teams of researchers and entrepreneurs to drive innovation. - Metcalfe's experience building the Internet gives him standing to discuss energy. He is growing an "enertech" portfolio and advising MIT's Energy Initiative.
